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Old Apr 27, 2024 | 06:03 PM
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How do I get the Number 7 plug started back in the hole? I was able to get it out okay but am having trouble lining the plug up to start threading it back in. Everything seems to be in the way. What do I need? Even tried the washer hose trick and can't get the plug to line up. Appreciate any help. Thanks!
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Old Apr 27, 2024 | 06:09 PM
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Did you pull the rubber hose that transitions to the metal tube that passes in front of plug #7, allows you to swing that metal tube out of the way.
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No, but will try that. Thanks!
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I’ve changed my plugs in the winter and I can hear your pain it took me about the same time for #7 as for doing the rest, I finally got it with the help of a borescope camera pointing the hole it makes things a lot easier when can see what you’re doing.
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That was it!. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I moved the hose and tie wrapped the pipe it went to to the steering column to get it down out of the way and it gave me better access to the spark plug hole and it went right in. I used the end of a spark plug boot attached to the plug for a little extra reach and hand threaded it in slowly until about half way in. Then used a spark plug socket with a swivel to finish it off.
Really appreciate the good comments from this board.

ps. I should really know this crap being in the auto body and auto repair business 50 years, but I think I was just having a bad day, lol.........
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